Motorcyclists injured after accident in Netphen - B62 closed!
Motorcyclists injured after accident in Netphen - B62 closed!
Netphen, Deutschland - A dramatic traffic accident shook the quiet streets of Netphen-Dreight-Tiefenbach on Sunday afternoon! At 4:15 p.m. there was a dangerous incident on the B 62, in which a 61-year-old motorcyclist was slightly injured. The accident was triggered by the aperture of the afternoon sun, which made driving considerably difficult for a 79-year-old driver.
the senior, at the wheel of his VW, was impaired by the glaring light so that it exposed to the side strip and reduced its speed. This left no choice to the motorcyclist driving behind him: he tried to overtake, but when the 79-year-old steered on the road again, it was too late! The biker had to dodge abruptly, lost control of his radius and fell. A shock for everyone involved!
short full closure and high damage to property
immediately alerted rescue workers and the injured motorcyclist was taken to a nearby hospital. Fortunately, the injuries were only light, but the shock is deep! Bundesstraße 62 had to be temporarily completely blocked during the operational measures, which led to a significant disorder of traffic. Overall, the property damage of the incident amounts to an impressive 8000 euros!
The traffic commissioner in Kreuztal has started the investigation to clarify the exact circumstances of this incident. Another indication of the dangers that the streets can bring in autumn - be vigilant when the sun is low! Span>
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Ort | Netphen, Deutschland |